ATLSECCON 2026

Career growth in cybersecurity rarely follows a straight path. Many professionals struggle with limited mentorship, inconsistent leadership, and a lack of unbiased guidance. In this session, Richard Rieben, Partner with Linford & Company, LLP, explores how to build your own personal board of directors — a trusted group of individuals who can provide honest, objective, and actionable feedback as you navigate your career.

Attendees will learn a three-step framework to identify who belongs on their personal board, how to find and engage those individuals, and how to leverage their insights to make informed career decisions. Through reflection and practical takeaways, this talk encourages security professionals to take ownership of their growth and to prepare their support network before they need it.

This session offers a reflective yet professional perspective designed to help early- to mid-career practitioners make the most of both the challenges and opportunities that define modern cyber careers.